The people we have helped - Positive Action in Housing

Patience and Benjamin

Patience and her husband, Benjamin, struggled to make ends meet because of the high cost of living and lack of support for asylum seekers

Michael

When Michael contacted Positive Action in Housing, he was isolated and vulnerable to debt collectors due to his mother’s hospitalisation and accumulating arrears

Ahmad

After securing refugee status, Ahmad and his family had struggled to find good interpreters for them to get the support they needed.

The Okwo Family

Henry and his family faced extreme poverty and hardship since seeking asylum in Glasgow. Despite following the rules, the Home Office wrongly informed Henry that he couldn’t work. This led to the family being unable to pay their rent and becoming destitute.

Halyna and Herman

Halyna, 36, and her son Herman, 10, were caught in the midst of the war in Kherson, Eastern Ukraine. As the conflict escalated, they became trapped and their lives were at risk. She reached out to us and after several weeks found the courage to make the journey.

Vlad and Nataliia

Vlad and Nataliia’s story highlights the importance of safe routes and a proper resettlement programme, for all refugees fleeing war.

Joy and Marianna

Overwhelmed and worried about the future, Joy* reached out to Positive Action in Housing for help. Through their Room for Refugees programme, she was connected with Marianna who offered her a temporary place to stay.

Barbara, Richard and Mohammed

Barbara heard about Room for Refugees after her daughter sent her an email about Serco’s plan to carry out lock change evictions.

Ismail

Ismail has lived in the UK for over 15 years, having fled Iran in 2003 accused of being a member of the banned Kurdish Peshmerga.

Jekatarina

For EU nationals, making claims to Universal Credit can be complicated and it’s clear that sometimes DWP decision makers can’t or won’t apply the rules properly. Without the support of NMAP, this can leave families without money, falling into rent arrears.